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KE07 BCU

2007 Kawasaki ER5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,139 mi
Last recorded64,139 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Kawasaki ER519,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE07 BCU
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 64,139 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 64,135 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Oct 2024 64,125 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 61,692 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose also light unit & mudguard (0.1 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 61,683 miles

Front Stop lamp not working control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose also light unit & mudguard (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 58,010 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 58,010 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 54,559 miles

Advise water leaking from radiator area

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 50,909 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 46,405 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 38,036 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 33,399 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 32,594 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 32,591 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,936 miles

Slight run out from front brake.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,470 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 14,678 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?

Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
1,017
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
6,087
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,027
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 880
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 668
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 550
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KE07 BCU is a 2007 Kawasaki ER5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2007 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 19,014 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ER5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE07 BCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ER5 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 19 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KE07 BCU is a 2007 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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